FX Supervisor (Houdini)

TL;DR

FX Supervisor (Houdini): Leading a team of FX Artists and managing the production of photorealistic simulations for high-end feature films with an accent on technical and artistic excellence. Focus on delivering complex effects like smoke, fire, and water while balancing quality with production timelines.

Location: Must be based in Sydney or be able to relocate to Australia. Hybrid setup: at least two days per week in the office.

Company

hirify.global is one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies creating award-winning content for feature films, television, and multiplatform media.

What you will do

• Lead and manage the day-to-day production needs of a team of FX Artists.
• Supervise both technical and artistic aspects of photorealistic FX simulations.
• Collaborate closely with Producers, VFX Supervisors, and the Head of FX.
• Provide artistic and technical solutions to the Effects Team to ensure the highest quality.
• Manage projects by balancing visual quality with strict time constraints.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience as an FX TD with previous experience as an FX Supervisor.
• Extensive professional knowledge of Houdini.
• Proven track record producing effects such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam, and explosions.
• Deep understanding of particle and voxel-based rendering and physical simulations in CG.
• High-level experience working on live-action VFX feature films.
• Relocation to Sydney is required if not currently based there.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Python, HScript, or Mel.
• Proficiency in Maya or equivalent 3D software.
• Additional experience in live-action FX work.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative hybrid work environment in a dedicated Sydney office.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace committed to equity for all global teams.
• Opportunity to work within a world-leading VFX studio with a massive global footprint.